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Heading off to College, What do I need?

4,314 1,198 May 7, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Alright, so this upcoming fall, I will be heading off to college and I have a basic idea of what to take.... I assume some of the people here attended college Smilie and I would like some input on what else I would need.... Here is a basic list of what I plan on taking:


-Desktop
-Laptop
-iPad
-Printer
-10 pairs of shorts/t-shirts
-2 pairs of fancy clothes
-mini fridge
-microwave
-Chair (the one provided by the college looks like a POS)
-futon (maybe)
-pencils/pens/markers/etc....
-Quarters
-Sandals/Flip Folps
-Lamp
-Towels
-Powerbag backpack
-Headphones
-Hot Plate (not sure what for....)
-hangers


I figure if I can have a comprehensive list, I can start buying them as I find deals on them. Iam not really picky on most of the stuff. The ones I care about, I already have (desktop and laptop). The rest is basic.
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Can't think of anything else.



edit: dammnit, ZM beat me to it. But why the underwear? Confused
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Are u male or female?
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emelvee
05-07-2013 at 12:45 PM.
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For a serious answer...why a desktop AND a laptop?

And I'm guessing you'll be in a dorm? If so, will there really be room for a futon?
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05-07-2013 at 12:46 PM.
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Quote from emelvee :
For a serious answer...why a desktop AND a laptop?

And I'm guessing you'll be in a dorm? If so, will there really be room for a futon?
Because no one steals desktops!
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What about beer and mini-fridge in which to put it?
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Already on the list.
Quote from emelvee :
Condoms
Booze

Can't think of anything else.



edit: dammnit, ZM beat me to it. But why the underwear? Confused
I don't drink alcohol. I mean, I'll drink it at social events but not to get plastered.

Quote from ashcampbell :
Birth control
Tissues
Lube

Are u male or female?
I am a male. I'll pass on the tissues and lube. Wink

Quote from emelvee :
For a serious answer...why a desktop AND a laptop?

And I'm guessing you'll be in a dorm? If so, will there really be room for a futon?
The dorms are really big compared to most of the other colleges. There is room for a pair of futons actually, but it would cramp up the room.... I need a desktop in my room for serious computing power, and my laptop for notes in class. I can fit 3 monitors on the desk I was given so I will downgrade from my Eyefinity 6 setup to Eyefinity 3.

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Because no one steals desktops!
True... Mine weighs about 50 lbs.

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I'll pass....

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What about beer and mini-fridge in which to put it?
I tried alcohol once, and hated the taste....

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I am in Nebraska.... No rain here.... It's either snow or dry heat.... Big Grin
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05-07-2013 at 01:10 PM.
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Thrifteh
05-07-2013 at 01:13 PM.
05-07-2013 at 01:13 PM.
XL twin sheets
Bath towels
A bath robe to walk from the showers to your room,unless you are *that* confident
Shower sandlas/flip flops for the communal showers
An extra lamp (floor & possibly desk)
Roll of quarters for laundry
Printer & copy paper

Pants (you omitted from your list...you *are* *that* confident).

Where are you going to school in NE? Them is my stomping grounds too.
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I am a male. I'll pass on the tissues and lube. Wink

I am in Nebraska.... No rain here.... It's either snow or dry heat.... Big Grin
Heh.we got rain scheduled tonight and tomorrow :p.
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